NUR 513 Critique of Qualitative and Quantitative Research Studies

NUR 513 Critique of Qualitative and Quantitative Research Studies
Image of hospital nurse using computer (Life in View, n.d.).Qualitative and quantitative research each have value in evidence-based practice and leading industry standards. In this discussion, you will critique research and respond to your peers’ evaluations for both types of research.
This activity will address the following module outcome:
MO 2: Assess evidence and analyze its usefulness for a clinical problem. (EPSLO 2; SLO 5)
In this discussion, you will critique a quantitative and qualitative research study. To give everyone in class an opportunity to critique both types of research, please follow the instructions below. Examples of how to use the quantitativePreview the document [DOCX, file size 25 KB] and qualitativePreview the document [DOCX, file size 28 KB] score card are provided for you.
If your last name begins with A-M:
Read the study by Spiva, et al. (2017). Complete the quantitative research score cardPreview the document [XLSX, file size 21 KB] as you review the study. Use Chapters 5 & 6 in Melnyk & Fineout-Overholt (2019) as a resource. Post a brief summary (1-2 paragraphs) of all components listed on the Research Critique Form. Please entitle your initial discussion post: Critique of Spiva, et al. (2017).
Read the study by Hundt, et al. (2018). Reply to a minimum of two other classmates who have posted a Critique of Hundt, et al. (2018) for their initial discussion.
If your last name begins with N-Z:
NUR 513 Critique of Qualitative and Quantitative Research Studies
Read the study by Hundt, et al. (2018). Complete the qualitative research score cardPreview the document [XLSX, file size 21 KB] as you review the study. Use Chapters 5 & 6 in Melnyk & Fineout-Overholt (2019) as a resource. Post a brief summary (1-2 paragraphs) of all components listed on the Research Critique Form. Please entitle your initial discussion post: Critique of Hundt, et al. (2018).
Read the study by Spiva, et al. (2017). Reply to a minimum of two other classmates who have posted a Critique of Spiva, et al. (2017).
Spiva, L., Hart, P. L., Patrick, S., Waggoner, J., Jackson, C., & Threatt, J. L. (2017). Effectiveness of an evidence-based practice nurse mentor training program (Links to an external site.). Worldviews on Evidence-Based Nursing, 14(3), 183–191. https://doi-org.vlib.excelsior.edu/10.1111/wvn.12219 Hundt, N. E., Helm, A., Smith, T. L., Lamkin, J., Cully, J. A., & Stanley, M. A. (2018). Failure to engage: A qualitative study of veterans who decline evidence-based psychotherapies for PTSD (Links to an external site.). Psychological Services, 15(4), 536–542. https://doi-org.vlib.excelsior.edu/10.1037/ser0000212